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Obsessed fan harassed musician Vanessa Mae
An obsessed fan frightened and harassed classical music star Vanessa Mae by bombarding her with letters. David Martin, 56, of Western Road, Brighton, spent hours watching the violinist, keeping a diary of her movements and sending her letters over eight
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Turned away
Having lived in the Elm Grove area for many years, my wife, who is a senior citizen, went to support the Christmas fair at Elm Grove School last Saturday. After waiting 20 minutes in the rain, she and several others were refused entry as they had no children
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Health boss quits after audit probe
A health chief has resigned after the NHS trust which runs Sussex ambulances fiddled figures for response times. Trevor Anderson, director of operations at Sussex Ambulance Service NHS Trust (SAST), is stepping down with immediate effect. His decision
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Minister cleared of rape, but trial goes on
A Salvation Army minister has been cleared of raping a schoolgirl. But Stephen Wilkes still faces two charges of indecent assault on the girl when she was just 13. The judge at his trial directed the jury to return a not guilty verdict after hearing legal
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Queen unites us
Simon Smith is quite entitled to voice his opinion on George Bush's visit to this country but he shows utter contempt and hatred for Royalty and our Queen (Letters, November 24). It was the help given to us by the USA in two world wars that has given
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Sad standard
I am writing to defend Brighton and Hove City Council for not flying the rainbow flag during Pride week (The Argus, November 28). The question I would like to ask is where is the flag for heterosexuals? We cannot even have the flag of St George flying
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Fair wage
It's hardly surprising to see some regulars from the green ink brigade (Letters, December 4) spouting off about councillors' allowances. The argument of Messrs Nunn, Smith, Grinstead and Bayliss that the rise in allowances contributes to the increase
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Eddie Izzard: Sexie, Brighton Centre, November 5-7 2003
Genius is a word that is bandied around too often. It is certainly not a word that is applicable to Eddie Izzard - but he comes damn close. He fills the third criteria that every woman loves and every man wants to possess, he may not be the best looking
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Listen to us
Many residents who opposed the Endeavour Motors development are deeply concerned that Brighton and Hove City Council's draft tall buildings strategy reads like a sales brochure for potential developers. High-density buildings will add to the parking,
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Hose down the streets
At least graffiti doesn't carry disease, attract rats or smell. Our walk to and from school is a revolting assault course of dog mess, food waste and used nappies. How about blitzing the pavements? A good hose down every morning would be wonderful. -Judy
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Basketball: Thunder ace hit by ban
Worthing Thunder top scorer Jamal Johnson is facing a shock one-game ban. Johnson was already resigned to a mandatory seven penalty points after being ejected seconds from the end of a recent win at Sutton Pumas. Now Thunder have been stunned by news
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Kuipers targets return
Michel Kuipers will be back training "in a week or so," Albion manager Mark McGhee has revealed. The goalkeeper has returned to the club full-time for rehab this week following a recent car crash. McGhee said: "I hope he'll be back training before next
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Athletics: Downes stars for sixth place Sussex
Under strength Sussex did well to finish sixth in the South of England inter-county cross country championships at Stowe. In bitterly cold conditions, it was Brighton and Hove's Julia Downes who spearheaded the Sussex challenge in the absence of Arena
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Two dangerous
Joan Makin is quite right (Letters, November 29). Blair and Bush take great care to be nowhere near any real danger. Bush, like his predecessor Bill Clinton, made sure he evaded the draft for the Vietnam war by enlisting daddy's help to get him into the
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Dr Martens (Premier): Crawley 2 Tiverton 1
Crawley Town boss Francis Vines was relieved after a narrow win over Tiverton Town ended their losing run. Second half strikes by Robert Smith and Charlie MacDonald eventually decided the premier division clash after the visitors had taken an early lead
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Ryman (South): Staines 0 Horsham 0
Horsham made it four games without defeat and secured their second consecutive clean sheet as they held big guns Staines Town at Wheatsheaf Park. Horsham's Rob Hughes, Simon Berry and Ahmet Suleymanoglu all had half chances. Hornets boss John Maggs said
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Illogical
In a way I was pleased that Christopher Hawtree accused me of "ranting" as I prefer my arguments to be attacked than ignored (Letters, December 3). But he fails to see how illogical his points are. "We all judge matters by our own lights," he insists.
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Matthew Clark: Shoreham 1 Ringmer 5
Stand-in bosses Paul Thomsett and Reece Head led Ringmer to a thumping win at Shoreham but chairman Richard Soan insists he is in no rush to name a new manager. The Blues were rocked by the resignation of Glenn Burvill recently but bounced back in style
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Put prices on the heads of taggers
I am sure readers shared my pleasure in reading Krista Beighton's article which not only took a stand against the mindless "taggers" who have vandalised our City for many years but explored the possibility of helping identify and prosecute the offenders
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Cricket: Sussex aces scopp awards
Sussex cricket was celebrating again today after winning three of the top honours at the BBC South Sports Awards in Southampton last night. Sussex were named male team of the year after winning the County Championship for the first time in their 164-year
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Burglars take school tombola prizes
Burglars broke into a Shoreham primary school hours before its Christmas fair and stole tombola prizes. Parents and staff had spent hours putting finishing touches to displays and stalls at Kingston Buci First School in Middle Road, Shoreham, on Friday
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Dr Martens (Eastern): Hastings 2 Burnham 2
Hastings had looked to be on their way to a third successive league win until a last-minute freak equaliser. Geoff Neville's third minute goal put Burnham 1-0 up but Carl Rook equalised six minutes before half time. Hastings took the lead on 70 minutes
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Dr Martens (Eastern): Burgess Hill 5 Corby 2
Burgess Hill boss Gary Croydon promised more attacking displays from his team after they claimed their second successive 5-2 home win. With Shaheen Sadough coming on after the break for his debut after joining from Crawley, and Eastbourne Borough loan
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Doubt cast on Brighton's 'discoverer'
Sea swimmers have challenged the pivotal role played by Dr Richard Russell in founding Brighton as a fashionable resort. Conventional wisdom is that more than 200 years ago, Russell persuaded people to flock to the former fishing village by persuading
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Barracks decision 'not final'
Council officers jumped the gun in saying a choice had been made to shortlist two developers for a flagship site. On Thursday, they said the choice would be between CDHA and Urban Catalyst for the Preston Barracks site off Lewes Road, Brighton. But it
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Accident forces Dora to leave panto
The show must go on, they say. But even Dora Bryan had to concede defeat after ending up in hospital days before her latest pantomime debut. The 80-year-old was well into rehearsals for her part as Fairy Bow Bells in Dick Whittington at the Yvonne Arnaud
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Landlords' fears over benefit reform
Tenants on housing benefit will find it harder to find a home if trials of a new payment scheme are a success, say private sector landlords. Brighton and Hove is one of ten areas in England and Wales selected to test the Pathfinder initiative. From February
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Shop workers lend support to graffiti campaign
Shop assistants who say they're fed up with scrubbing graffiti off their walls on a weekly basis have backed a new campaign by The Argus. New Look in Western Road, Brighton, is constantly targetted by vandals daubing it with spray paint. At one time,
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Beach hut rents to rise
Beach hut owners in Brighton and Hove are facing rent rises before next summer. Plans to increase charges for beach huts and chalets are going before the city council's planning committee next week. The rent for a chalet in Hove is recommended to rise
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Runway allies back Heathrow
British Airways, Virgin Atlantic and bmi have joined forces with the TUC to call on the Government to approve a third runway at Heathrow. The groups have launched a £100,000 advertising campaign warning that if the Government fails to give expansion at
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Plans to free up parking spaces
More spaces will be provided in a controlled parking zone in Hove if councillors accept changes. Traffic experts say there could be a 15 per cent increase in the Brunswick parking scheme. Some of them will be in Waterloo Street, which will have to be
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EastEnders' Kat in gents loo shocker
Troubled EastEnders star Jessie Wallace shocked punters at a Brighton night club when she walked into the men's toilet. Jessie - who earns £100,000 a year playing gobby Albert Square barmaid Kat Slater in the BBC soap opera - lived up to her brassy on-screen
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How punctuation became sexy
This Christmas it is not a thriller or a story of boy wizards topping the nation's reading lists - it is a book about punctuation. Apostrophes, semicolons and hyphens are hardly the ingredients of a gripping read. But author Lynne Truss appears to have
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Police in shock at death smash
A Sussex Police clerk died and her policeman husband was seriously injured when their motorbike crashed. Jane Bollard, 47, who worked at Newhaven police station, was the pillion passenger on the couple's Honda cruiser. It was in collision with a transit
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December 6: Kuipers targets return
Michel Kuipers will be back training "in a week or so," Albion manager Mark McGhee has revealed. The goalkeeper has returned to the club full-time for rehab this week following a recent car crash. McGhee said: "I hope he'll be back training before next
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Pop Idol 'Vicar' tipped for big money
Pop Idol star Chris "The Vicar" Hide could be a millionaire within two years despite being voted off the contest, TV insiders said today. Millions of viewers watched student Chris break down as he was booted off the wannabe show on Saturday night. But
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Don't fall foul of demon drink
It's that time of year again when people across Sussex are in the party spirit and out to have a good time. For many, that good time will include more than a few drinks before they fall into the back of a cab and go home. The most obvious way to avoid
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Weight watching, with Judy Citron
The run-up to Christmas is often frenetic. All that planning, lists, shopping and errands. All you want to do, when you get the chance, is crash out. The last thing you may have the patience for is cooking or baking for Christmas with your children. It's
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Final farewell to nursery nurse
A nursery nurse who survived a crash which killed her two best friends left hospital for the first time yesterday - to say goodbye. Becky Fish, 20, joined more than 150 people in a colourful service celebrating the life of Vicki Browne. Vicki, 19, from
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Turned away
Having lived in the Elm Grove area for many years, my wife, who is a senior citizen, went to support the Christmas fair at Elm Grove School last Saturday. After waiting 20 minutes in the rain, she and several others were refused entry as they had no children
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Whose views?
I read your article about the "anger" that local publicans are expressing at Tony Blair's suggestion they should pay for the behaviour of drunken louts (The Argus, December 1). But why did you seek the view of Trevor Hughes, the landlord of the Prince
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Health boss quits after audit probe
A health chief has resigned after the NHS trust which runs Sussex ambulances fiddled figures for response times. Trevor Anderson, director of operations at Sussex Ambulance Service NHS Trust (SAST), is stepping down with immediate effect. His decision
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Creatures of the night
Creatures of the night are certainly being unleashed from Michael Howard's bat cave. While the new Tory candidate for Hove, Nicholas Boles, has every right to comment on the work of our MPs (Letters, December 4), he might like to consider that they have
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Minister cleared of rape, but trial goes on
A Salvation Army minister has been cleared of raping a schoolgirl. But Stephen Wilkes still faces two charges of indecent assault on the girl when she was just 13. The judge at his trial directed the jury to return a not guilty verdict after hearing legal
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Muse, Brighton Centre, Thursday December 4 2003
While most current bands seem content to mine the past for little retro rocks of style from 20 years ago, Devon's explosive trio Muse unashamedly stargaze into the future. Their performance on Thursday night turned the Brighton Centre into a huge spaceship
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Pussy In Boots, The Old Market, Hove, December
If Oscars were given for corny scripts, this adult pantomime would be next year's winner. Seldom have so many sexual innuendos been packed into such a short space of time. There are jokes about sex, positions, personalities living in Brighton and Hove
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Your problem
As a long-term resident of Peacehaven, I am incensed at the plans by Southern Water to dump Brighton and Hove's waste in our back gardens. We are told sites at Newhaven are too far away but land at Lower Hoddern Farm shares a back fence with Newhaven
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Second chance for Sarah's parents
The estranged parents of murdered eight-year-old Sarah Payne have been brought back together by the birth of their new baby. Michael Payne was present when their daughter was born last weekend and has visited his wife Sara every day since. The couple
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Give us time
We are pleased that a study for a tall buildings strategy has now been produced but do the public realise there are many "nodes" and "corridors" identified in the policy as suitable for tall buildings within Brighton and Hove? These are: Nodes: Brighton
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High-rise myopia
In Brighton and Hove Life magazine, David Panter, the city council's chief executive, said he wants to see our city as a European destination for tourists and business people. At the same time, the council is trying to push through a tall buildings strategy
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Relief from winter colds
The cold and dark of winter produces a number of common ailments. As modern medicine has no cure for many of these, people have to find various ways of controlling the symptoms. For common colds, coughs and catarrh, paracetamol or ibuprofen is very effective
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Mines man tells of Iraq risks
A mine disposal expert working in Iraq has spoken of how he dices with death every day. Mark Manning, 44, has just returned to his Lancing home after spending five months clearing lethal ordnance from Kurdish territory in the north of the country. While
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Gatwick train drivers strike again
Train drivers on the Gatwick Express service launched a second round of strike action today after talks failed to resolve a pay dispute. Members of drivers' union Aslef who run the service between central London and Gatwick airport began a 24-hour walkout
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Council may give up homes
Arun District Council is considering handing over its housing stock to private companies. A series of roadshows informing tenants about possible changes to social housing management will be held in January next year. The tenants will be asked their opinion
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Basketball: Scottish Rocks 53 Bears 92
Brighton Bears have issued the clearest warning yet that they mean serious business in the British League. Nick Nurse's men went to high-flying Scottish Rocks on Friday night and handed out a 92-53 hammering at the Braehead Arena. Bears led 50-19 at the
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Kuipers targets return
Michel Kuipers will be back training "in a week or so," Albion manager Mark McGhee has revealed. The goalkeeper has returned to the club full-time for rehab this week following a recent car crash. McGhee said: "I hope he'll be back training before next
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Joy after so much sadness
Well done to Michael and Sara Payne on the birth of their new baby daughter. Let us hope she will bring them much joy and happiness. She will not replace their dear daughter Sarah, who will always remain in their heart but maybe she will bring them peace
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Athletics: Downes stars for sixth place Sussex
Under strength Sussex did well to finish sixth in the South of England inter-county cross country championships at Stowe. In bitterly cold conditions, it was Brighton and Hove's Julia Downes who spearheaded the Sussex challenge in the absence of Arena
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Dr Martens (Premier): Eastbourne 1 Worcester 3
Eastbourne Borough's already worrying injury list lengthened as they crashed at home to a physical Worcester City side. Stewart Holmes and Dave Adams went off with damaged ankles and both are out of Tuesday night's League Cup match at Welling. Borough
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Rugby: Heath make it two in a row
Haywards Heath are heading for mid-table after enjoying a second succcesive away win. They scored three tries in a convincing 21-3 success at Dings Crusaders in National Three South. Heath will now look to build on that result, their third win in four
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Two dangerous
Joan Makin is quite right (Letters, November 29). Blair and Bush take great care to be nowhere near any real danger. Bush, like his predecessor Bill Clinton, made sure he evaded the draft for the Vietnam war by enlisting daddy's help to get him into the
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Dr Martens (Premier): Crawley 2 Tiverton 1
Crawley Town boss Francis Vines was relieved after a narrow win over Tiverton Town ended their losing run. Second half strikes by Robert Smith and Charlie MacDonald eventually decided the premier division clash after the visitors had taken an early lead
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Best of care
Having read of the awful experiences people have had when going to hospital, let me relate my own. My husband suffers from a long-term lung disease. When he was taken very ill early one Sunday morning, I had to dial 999. Within five minutes the paramedics
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Ryman (South): Staines 0 Horsham 0
Horsham made it four games without defeat and secured their second consecutive clean sheet as they held big guns Staines Town at Wheatsheaf Park. Horsham's Rob Hughes, Simon Berry and Ahmet Suleymanoglu all had half chances. Hornets boss John Maggs said
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Matthew Clark: Round-Up
Whitehawk boss Ian Chapman was delighted with his side's 2-1 win at Rye and Iden. He said: "That is the best we have played against a good side all season." Tommy Pattenden was involved in both goals as Hawks came from 1-0 down. He levelled from a fine
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Ryman (South): Lewes 2 Croydon 0
Lewes extended their lead at the top of division one south to eight points after victory aover a resilient Croydon side. Despite having the lion's share of possession in the first period, the Rooks failed to trouble Croydon keeper John Odlum and it took
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Matthew Clark: Redhill 4 Selsey 0
Redhill were made to work hard for their win against fellow strugglers Selsey. The sides were deadlocked at the break although Matt Dean had an effort disallowed for offside. Ben Ferris scored the opener on the hour with a 25-yarder before two goals in
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December 7: QPR 2 Albion 1
Albion's narrow exit from the LDV Vans Trophy was overshadowed by a simmering feud which has developed with promotion rivals Rangers. It manifested itself in Sunday's clash at Loftus Road with the contrasting version of events from the managers, Mark
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Van driver injured
A man was taken to hospital after his van was involved in a collision with parked cars in Eastbourne. The smash happened in Milfoil Drive at 3.20am on Saturday. Three cars were damaged and the road was closed. The van driver was trapped for an hour but
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Good advice
Varndean headteacher Andy Schofield is wrong to blame the council for the drop in first-choice applications to his school (The Argus, December 3). It is simply not true that we told parents not to apply to Varndean or any other school. We give all parents
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Ryman (South): Worthing 1 Hampton & Richmond 3
The Worthing players will feel the wrath of manager Alan Pook on Monday night. That is when the Rebels boss will wield the axe on those who did not show him enough commitment against Hampton and Richmond on Saturday. Worthing take on Kettering in the
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Ryman (Premier): Hitchin 2 Bognor 2
Bognor snatched a draw at Hitchin Town having fallen 2-0 behind by the break. The Rocks went 1-0 down after 30 minutes when Leeyon Phelan looped a header over keeper Craig Stoner. Nine minutes later Chris Dillon drilled home from just inside the box.
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Matthew Clark: Arundel 4 Horsham YMCA 1
Matt Duffield fired Horsham YMCA into a first minute lead, but they ended up 4-1 losers at Arundel, who moved into third spot. Mullets boss Steve Johnson believes his side are getting the results their hard work deserves. He said: "We've got lots of quality
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Match Report: QPR 2 Albion 1
Albion's narrow exit from the LDV Vans Trophy was overshadowed by a simmering feud which has developed with promotion rivals Rangers. It manifested itself in Sunday's clash at Loftus Road with the contrasting version of events from the managers, Mark
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Welcome for Walk Of Fame newcomers
The latest additions to Brighton's Walk of Fame were officially welcomed at a Christmas party with a showbiz flavour. Former Crossroads star and radio presenter JoAnne Good, comedian Julian Clary, actress Julie Graham and Brian Capron - Coronation Street's
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Wandering seahorse's journey into peril
Tiny Randy might just be the luckiest seahorse in history. The sea creature took a wrong turn in the Channel and ended up off Southwick, hundreds of miles from home. With the sea temperature plummeting, the short-snouted seahorse could not have survived
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Dr Martens (Eastern): Burgess Hill 5 Corby 2
Burgess Hill boss Gary Croydon promised more attacking displays from his team after they claimed their second successive 5-2 home win. With Shaheen Sadough coming on after the break for his debut after joining from Crawley, and Eastbourne Borough loan
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Doubt cast on Brighton's 'discoverer'
Sea swimmers have challenged the pivotal role played by Dr Richard Russell in founding Brighton as a fashionable resort. Conventional wisdom is that more than 200 years ago, Russell persuaded people to flock to the former fishing village by persuading
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Barracks decision 'not final'
Council officers jumped the gun in saying a choice had been made to shortlist two developers for a flagship site. On Thursday, they said the choice would be between CDHA and Urban Catalyst for the Preston Barracks site off Lewes Road, Brighton. But it
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Landowners say no to police radio masts
Health fears have delayed a new police radio system after landowners refused to allow masts on their property. Sussex Police said there had been delays in winning planning permission for many of the masts required for the faster and more secure Airwave
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Shop workers lend support to graffiti campaign
Shop assistants who say they're fed up with scrubbing graffiti off their walls on a weekly basis have backed a new campaign by The Argus. New Look in Western Road, Brighton, is constantly targetted by vandals daubing it with spray paint. At one time,
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Beach hut rents to rise
Beach hut owners in Brighton and Hove are facing rent rises before next summer. Plans to increase charges for beach huts and chalets are going before the city council's planning committee next week. The rent for a chalet in Hove is recommended to rise
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Runway allies back Heathrow
British Airways, Virgin Atlantic and bmi have joined forces with the TUC to call on the Government to approve a third runway at Heathrow. The groups have launched a £100,000 advertising campaign warning that if the Government fails to give expansion at
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Business backing for park-and-ride
Business, community and public service leaders have sent a united message backing a new park-and-ride site for Brighton and Hove. They have told the city council they want a new site to be provided as soon as possible to relieve congestion. The recommendation
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Chairman quits in asylum protest
A former councillor has quit his position in the Labour Party in a row over asylum-seekers. Pat Murphy, who represented Wish ward on Brighton and Hove City Council until May, objected to proposals in the Queen's Speech for a tougher line on would-be refugees
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Plans to free up parking spaces
More spaces will be provided in a controlled parking zone in Hove if councillors accept changes. Traffic experts say there could be a 15 per cent increase in the Brunswick parking scheme. Some of them will be in Waterloo Street, which will have to be
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The story of the Sussex Cannibal
In the 16th Century, a towering, 7ft nobleman is said to have prowled the streets of Brede, near Hastings, looking for children to eat for supper. The story is believed to have originated after several village youngsters went missing. The cannibal was
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December 6: Kuipers targets return
Michel Kuipers will be back training "in a week or so," Albion manager Mark McGhee has revealed. The goalkeeper has returned to the club full-time for rehab this week following a recent car crash. McGhee said: "I hope he'll be back training before next
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Weight watching, with Judy Citron
The run-up to Christmas is often frenetic. All that planning, lists, shopping and errands. All you want to do, when you get the chance, is crash out. The last thing you may have the patience for is cooking or baking for Christmas with your children. It's
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Best of care
Having read of the awful experiences people have had when going to hospital, let me relate my own. My husband suffers from a long-term lung disease. When he was taken very ill early one Sunday morning, I had to dial 999. Within five minutes the paramedics
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Matthew Clark: Round-Up
Whitehawk boss Ian Chapman was delighted with his side's 2-1 win at Rye and Iden. He said: "That is the best we have played against a good side all season." Tommy Pattenden was involved in both goals as Hawks came from 1-0 down. He levelled from a fine
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Ryman (South): Lewes 2 Croydon 0
Lewes extended their lead at the top of division one south to eight points after victory aover a resilient Croydon side. Despite having the lion's share of possession in the first period, the Rooks failed to trouble Croydon keeper John Odlum and it took
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Matthew Clark: Redhill 4 Selsey 0
Redhill were made to work hard for their win against fellow strugglers Selsey. The sides were deadlocked at the break although Matt Dean had an effort disallowed for offside. Ben Ferris scored the opener on the hour with a 25-yarder before two goals in
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December 7: QPR 2 Albion 1
Albion's narrow exit from the LDV Vans Trophy was overshadowed by a simmering feud which has developed with promotion rivals Rangers. It manifested itself in Sunday's clash at Loftus Road with the contrasting version of events from the managers, Mark
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Good advice
Varndean headteacher Andy Schofield is wrong to blame the council for the drop in first-choice applications to his school (The Argus, December 3). It is simply not true that we told parents not to apply to Varndean or any other school. We give all parents
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Ryman (South): Worthing 1 Hampton & Richmond 3
The Worthing players will feel the wrath of manager Alan Pook on Monday night. That is when the Rebels boss will wield the axe on those who did not show him enough commitment against Hampton and Richmond on Saturday. Worthing take on Kettering in the
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Red light for 20mph limit plan
Changes are likely to be made to a controversial traffic calming scheme following objections. Brighton and Hove City Council's environment committee will be recommended on Thursday not to introduce a 20mph speed limit in the West Hill area near Seven
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Gimmick
David Blunkett's "Name The Tag" scheme is just the latest in a long line of his money-wasting initiatives. What is needed is a real deterrent to antisocial behaviour and that means bobbies on the beat. It is no coincidence that crime has increased in
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Ryman (Premier): Hitchin 2 Bognor 2
Bognor snatched a draw at Hitchin Town having fallen 2-0 behind by the break. The Rocks went 1-0 down after 30 minutes when Leeyon Phelan looped a header over keeper Craig Stoner. Nine minutes later Chris Dillon drilled home from just inside the box.
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Matthew Clark: Arundel 4 Horsham YMCA 1
Matt Duffield fired Horsham YMCA into a first minute lead, but they ended up 4-1 losers at Arundel, who moved into third spot. Mullets boss Steve Johnson believes his side are getting the results their hard work deserves. He said: "We've got lots of quality
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Matthew Clark: Chichester 4 Pagham 1
Chichester scored straight from kick-off as they maintained their grip on the title race. Paul Thomas crossed and Scott Murfin finished before visitors Pagham had even touched the ball. It finished 4-1 as Jamie Laidlaw added a hat-trick and James Mandry
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Match Report: QPR 2 Albion 1
Albion's narrow exit from the LDV Vans Trophy was overshadowed by a simmering feud which has developed with promotion rivals Rangers. It manifested itself in Sunday's clash at Loftus Road with the contrasting version of events from the managers, Mark
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Welcome for Walk Of Fame newcomers
The latest additions to Brighton's Walk of Fame were officially welcomed at a Christmas party with a showbiz flavour. Former Crossroads star and radio presenter JoAnne Good, comedian Julian Clary, actress Julie Graham and Brian Capron - Coronation Street's
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McGhee anger at Knight ban
Albion manager Mark McGhee has defended Leon Knight over a controversial booking which means his star striker will be suspended for a vital League game. Queens Park Rangers manager Ian Holloway claimed Knight needs "handles on his shorts" because he goes
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Wandering seahorse's journey into peril
Tiny Randy might just be the luckiest seahorse in history. The sea creature took a wrong turn in the Channel and ended up off Southwick, hundreds of miles from home. With the sea temperature plummeting, the short-snouted seahorse could not have survived
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Barracks decision 'not final'
Council officers jumped the gun in saying a choice had been made to shortlist two developers for a flagship site. On Thursday, they said the choice would be between CDHA and Urban Catalyst for the Preston Barracks site off Lewes Road, Brighton. But it
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Landowners say no to police radio masts
Health fears have delayed a new police radio system after landowners refused to allow masts on their property. Sussex Police said there had been delays in winning planning permission for many of the masts required for the faster and more secure Airwave
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Residents vow to fight sewage plant
Hundreds of people packed a public meeting to protest at plans for 300 homes and a sewage works on their doorsteps. Campaigners are dismayed that Southern Water has chosen a site north of Peacehaven Football Club for the sewage works. Lower Hoddern Farm
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Business backing for park-and-ride
Business, community and public service leaders have sent a united message backing a new park-and-ride site for Brighton and Hove. They have told the city council they want a new site to be provided as soon as possible to relieve congestion. The recommendation
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Tax hike for holiday homeowners
Londoners with holiday homes by the sea are bracing themselves for a tax blow next year. Brighton and Hove City Council has warned more than 2,500 second homeowners they face a council tax hike. Chris Taylor, the council's chief finance officer, wants
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Chairman quits in asylum protest
A former councillor has quit his position in the Labour Party in a row over asylum-seekers. Pat Murphy, who represented Wish ward on Brighton and Hove City Council until May, objected to proposals in the Queen's Speech for a tougher line on would-be refugees
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The story of the Sussex Cannibal
In the 16th Century, a towering, 7ft nobleman is said to have prowled the streets of Brede, near Hastings, looking for children to eat for supper. The story is believed to have originated after several village youngsters went missing. The cannibal was
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December 8: McGhee anger at Knight ban
Albion manager Mark McGhee has defended Leon Knight over a controversial booking which means his star striker will be suspended for a vital League game. Queens Park Rangers manager Ian Holloway claimed Knight needs "handles on his shorts" because he goes
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December 6: Seagulls boss in great heart
Mark McGhee is in good heart despite the pressures on football management. His old boss Sir Alex Ferguson underwent treatment for a minor heart irregularity on Thursday. It followed Steve Coppell, McGhee's predecessor as Albion manager, who revealed he
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Old-school workout
With so many exciting classes about these days, such as capoeira, body balance and aerobike, those comparatively boring sessions of step and aerobics appear to have lost favour. But we shouldn't be so quick to dismiss these tried and tested methods of
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Keep your balance over Christmas
The festive season is one time of the year when most of us give ourselves permission to indulge. And why not? Life is for living and tastebuds deserve a good party now and again. But celebrations needn't start in September and end after Easter. The watchword
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Whose views?
I read your article about the "anger" that local publicans are expressing at Tony Blair's suggestion they should pay for the behaviour of drunken louts (The Argus, December 1). But why did you seek the view of Trevor Hughes, the landlord of the Prince
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Still time to show support for stadium
While it was great to see the Albion petition being delivered to Downing Street, I can't help being disappointed there were only 6,000 letters. This means that if we finally make it to Falmer, I will be there alongside 16,000 people who didn't take the
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Creatures of the night
Creatures of the night are certainly being unleashed from Michael Howard's bat cave. While the new Tory candidate for Hove, Nicholas Boles, has every right to comment on the work of our MPs (Letters, December 4), he might like to consider that they have
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Muse, Brighton Centre, Thursday December 4 2003
While most current bands seem content to mine the past for little retro rocks of style from 20 years ago, Devon's explosive trio Muse unashamedly stargaze into the future. Their performance on Thursday night turned the Brighton Centre into a huge spaceship
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Pussy In Boots, The Old Market, Hove, December
If Oscars were given for corny scripts, this adult pantomime would be next year's winner. Seldom have so many sexual innuendos been packed into such a short space of time. There are jokes about sex, positions, personalities living in Brighton and Hove
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Your problem
As a long-term resident of Peacehaven, I am incensed at the plans by Southern Water to dump Brighton and Hove's waste in our back gardens. We are told sites at Newhaven are too far away but land at Lower Hoddern Farm shares a back fence with Newhaven
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Mystery of Tory election delay
Brighton and Hove Conservatives insist there is "no point" speculating about the reason for a last-minute decision to cancel a party election. The Argus has uncovered an air of intrigue surrounding the sudden scrapping of a meeting to select the new Parliamentary
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Better brief
Here's an idea for developer Josh Arghiros who wants to set Brighton University's architecture students the challenge to design a building that is both commercially viable and "exciting and interesting" (The Argus, November 24). Why not set them a different
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Second chance for Sarah's parents
The estranged parents of murdered eight-year-old Sarah Payne have been brought back together by the birth of their new baby. Michael Payne was present when their daughter was born last weekend and has visited his wife Sara every day since. The couple
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Give us time
We are pleased that a study for a tall buildings strategy has now been produced but do the public realise there are many "nodes" and "corridors" identified in the policy as suitable for tall buildings within Brighton and Hove? These are: Nodes: Brighton
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High-rise myopia
In Brighton and Hove Life magazine, David Panter, the city council's chief executive, said he wants to see our city as a European destination for tourists and business people. At the same time, the council is trying to push through a tall buildings strategy
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Relief from winter colds
The cold and dark of winter produces a number of common ailments. As modern medicine has no cure for many of these, people have to find various ways of controlling the symptoms. For common colds, coughs and catarrh, paracetamol or ibuprofen is very effective
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Basketball: Scottish Rocks 53 Bears 92
Brighton Bears have issued the clearest warning yet that they mean serious business in the British League. Nick Nurse's men went to high-flying Scottish Rocks on Friday night and handed out a 92-53 hammering at the Braehead Arena. Bears led 50-19 at the
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Seagulls boss in great heart
Mark McGhee is in good heart despite the pressures on football management. His old boss Sir Alex Ferguson underwent treatment for a minor heart irregularity on Thursday. It followed Steve Coppell, McGhee's predecessor as Albion manager, who revealed he
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Venture capital
The sum of £185,000 per annum from Brighton and Hove City Council together with the Arts Council has been awarded to a company called Made in Brighton Ltd, chaired by writer and broadcaster Simon Fanshawe. It has three established theatre producers at
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Joy after so much sadness
Well done to Michael and Sara Payne on the birth of their new baby daughter. Let us hope she will bring them much joy and happiness. She will not replace their dear daughter Sarah, who will always remain in their heart but maybe she will bring them peace
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Misleading line
Your article "Social housing champion forced to sell his home" (The Argus, November 27) implied Mr Barnard was driven from his home by local yobs. This was misleading as the problems were not caused by the local youngsters but by outsiders visiting the
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Dr Martens (Premier): Eastbourne 1 Worcester 3
Eastbourne Borough's already worrying injury list lengthened as they crashed at home to a physical Worcester City side. Stewart Holmes and Dave Adams went off with damaged ankles and both are out of Tuesday night's League Cup match at Welling. Borough
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Rugby: Heath make it two in a row
Haywards Heath are heading for mid-table after enjoying a second succcesive away win. They scored three tries in a convincing 21-3 success at Dings Crusaders in National Three South. Heath will now look to build on that result, their third win in four
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Basketball: Solent Stars 93 Thunder 94
Worthing Thunder kept the pressure on leaders Teesside by winning a south coast thriller in EBL divison one. Thunder held on in a tense finale to beat Solent Stars 94-93 at a packed Fleming Park in Eastleigh. Two late three-pointers from Mark Jackson,
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Obsessed fan harassed musician Vanessa Mae
An obsessed fan frightened and harassed classical music star Vanessa Mae by bombarding her with letters. David Martin, 56, of Western Road, Brighton, spent hours watching the violinist, keeping a diary of her movements and sending her letters over eight
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Still time to show support for stadium
While it was great to see the Albion petition being delivered to Downing Street, I can't help being disappointed there were only 6,000 letters. This means that if we finally make it to Falmer, I will be there alongside 16,000 people who didn't take the
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Queen unites us
Simon Smith is quite entitled to voice his opinion on George Bush's visit to this country but he shows utter contempt and hatred for Royalty and our Queen (Letters, November 24). It was the help given to us by the USA in two world wars that has given
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Sad standard
I am writing to defend Brighton and Hove City Council for not flying the rainbow flag during Pride week (The Argus, November 28). The question I would like to ask is where is the flag for heterosexuals? We cannot even have the flag of St George flying
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Fair wage
It's hardly surprising to see some regulars from the green ink brigade (Letters, December 4) spouting off about councillors' allowances. The argument of Messrs Nunn, Smith, Grinstead and Bayliss that the rise in allowances contributes to the increase
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Eddie Izzard: Sexie, Brighton Centre, November 5-7 2003
Genius is a word that is bandied around too often. It is certainly not a word that is applicable to Eddie Izzard - but he comes damn close. He fills the third criteria that every woman loves and every man wants to possess, he may not be the best looking
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Mystery of Tory election delay
Brighton and Hove Conservatives insist there is "no point" speculating about the reason for a last-minute decision to cancel a party election. The Argus has uncovered an air of intrigue surrounding the sudden scrapping of a meeting to select the new Parliamentary
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Better brief
Here's an idea for developer Josh Arghiros who wants to set Brighton University's architecture students the challenge to design a building that is both commercially viable and "exciting and interesting" (The Argus, November 24). Why not set them a different
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Listen to us
Many residents who opposed the Endeavour Motors development are deeply concerned that Brighton and Hove City Council's draft tall buildings strategy reads like a sales brochure for potential developers. High-density buildings will add to the parking,
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Hose down the streets
At least graffiti doesn't carry disease, attract rats or smell. Our walk to and from school is a revolting assault course of dog mess, food waste and used nappies. How about blitzing the pavements? A good hose down every morning would be wonderful. -Judy
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Basketball: Thunder ace hit by ban
Worthing Thunder top scorer Jamal Johnson is facing a shock one-game ban. Johnson was already resigned to a mandatory seven penalty points after being ejected seconds from the end of a recent win at Sutton Pumas. Now Thunder have been stunned by news
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Murder probe after body found
A murder inquiry has been launched after police discovered a man's body in a flat. Ambulance crews and police were called at 3.20am yesterday after the 41-year-old man was found dead in Hawthorn Road, Bognor. A post-mortem examination revealed he had
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Pop Idol 'Vicar' tipped for big money
Pop Idol star Chris "The Vicar" Hide could be a millionaire within two years despite being voted off the contest, TV insiders said today. Millions of viewers watched student Chris break down as he was booted off the wannabe show on Saturday night. But
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Charity's £16,000 parking fines
An East Sussex charity which helps children and adults receive a better education is facing colossal parking ticket fines totalling £16,000. Volunteers for Hailsham-based Computers for Charities have accumulated the huge total since January after being
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Seagulls boss in great heart
Mark McGhee is in good heart despite the pressures on football management. His old boss Sir Alex Ferguson underwent treatment for a minor heart irregularity on Thursday. It followed Steve Coppell, McGhee's predecessor as Albion manager, who revealed he
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Venture capital
The sum of £185,000 per annum from Brighton and Hove City Council together with the Arts Council has been awarded to a company called Made in Brighton Ltd, chaired by writer and broadcaster Simon Fanshawe. It has three established theatre producers at
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Misleading line
Your article "Social housing champion forced to sell his home" (The Argus, November 27) implied Mr Barnard was driven from his home by local yobs. This was misleading as the problems were not caused by the local youngsters but by outsiders visiting the
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Basketball: Solent Stars 93 Thunder 94
Worthing Thunder kept the pressure on leaders Teesside by winning a south coast thriller in EBL divison one. Thunder held on in a tense finale to beat Solent Stars 94-93 at a packed Fleming Park in Eastleigh. Two late three-pointers from Mark Jackson,
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Illogical
In a way I was pleased that Christopher Hawtree accused me of "ranting" as I prefer my arguments to be attacked than ignored (Letters, December 3). But he fails to see how illogical his points are. "We all judge matters by our own lights," he insists.
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Matthew Clark: Shoreham 1 Ringmer 5
Stand-in bosses Paul Thomsett and Reece Head led Ringmer to a thumping win at Shoreham but chairman Richard Soan insists he is in no rush to name a new manager. The Blues were rocked by the resignation of Glenn Burvill recently but bounced back in style
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Red light for 20mph limit plan
Changes are likely to be made to a controversial traffic calming scheme following objections. Brighton and Hove City Council's environment committee will be recommended on Thursday not to introduce a 20mph speed limit in the West Hill area near Seven
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Gimmick
David Blunkett's "Name The Tag" scheme is just the latest in a long line of his money-wasting initiatives. What is needed is a real deterrent to antisocial behaviour and that means bobbies on the beat. It is no coincidence that crime has increased in
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Put prices on the heads of taggers
I am sure readers shared my pleasure in reading Krista Beighton's article which not only took a stand against the mindless "taggers" who have vandalised our City for many years but explored the possibility of helping identify and prosecute the offenders
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Cricket: Sussex aces scopp awards
Sussex cricket was celebrating again today after winning three of the top honours at the BBC South Sports Awards in Southampton last night. Sussex were named male team of the year after winning the County Championship for the first time in their 164-year
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Burglars take school tombola prizes
Burglars broke into a Shoreham primary school hours before its Christmas fair and stole tombola prizes. Parents and staff had spent hours putting finishing touches to displays and stalls at Kingston Buci First School in Middle Road, Shoreham, on Friday
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Matthew Clark: Chichester 4 Pagham 1
Chichester scored straight from kick-off as they maintained their grip on the title race. Paul Thomas crossed and Scott Murfin finished before visitors Pagham had even touched the ball. It finished 4-1 as Jamie Laidlaw added a hat-trick and James Mandry
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Dr Martens (Eastern): Hastings 2 Burnham 2
Hastings had looked to be on their way to a third successive league win until a last-minute freak equaliser. Geoff Neville's third minute goal put Burnham 1-0 up but Carl Rook equalised six minutes before half time. Hastings took the lead on 70 minutes
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McGhee anger at Knight ban
Albion manager Mark McGhee has defended Leon Knight over a controversial booking which means his star striker will be suspended for a vital League game. Queens Park Rangers manager Ian Holloway claimed Knight needs "handles on his shorts" because he goes
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Barracks decision 'not final'
Council officers jumped the gun in saying a choice had been made to shortlist two developers for a flagship site. On Thursday, they said the choice would be between CDHA and Urban Catalyst for the Preston Barracks site off Lewes Road, Brighton. But it
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Accident forces Dora to leave panto
The show must go on, they say. But even Dora Bryan had to concede defeat after ending up in hospital days before her latest pantomime debut. The 80-year-old was well into rehearsals for her part as Fairy Bow Bells in Dick Whittington at the Yvonne Arnaud
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Landlords' fears over benefit reform
Tenants on housing benefit will find it harder to find a home if trials of a new payment scheme are a success, say private sector landlords. Brighton and Hove is one of ten areas in England and Wales selected to test the Pathfinder initiative. From February
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Residents vow to fight sewage plant
Hundreds of people packed a public meeting to protest at plans for 300 homes and a sewage works on their doorsteps. Campaigners are dismayed that Southern Water has chosen a site north of Peacehaven Football Club for the sewage works. Lower Hoddern Farm
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Tax hike for holiday homeowners
Londoners with holiday homes by the sea are bracing themselves for a tax blow next year. Brighton and Hove City Council has warned more than 2,500 second homeowners they face a council tax hike. Chris Taylor, the council's chief finance officer, wants
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Beware of taxi touts
Christmas revellers in Horsham have been warned to be on the look out for bogus taxi drivers. The festive season prompts an increase in non-licensed drivers as fares are increased in line with holiday timetables. Horsham District Council officers are
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Santa launches Christmas fun
Traders donned seasonal garb to welcome shoppers during Burgess Hill Christmas Festival Parade. Festival Queen Joan Dew helped lead the colourful celebrations with Santa and youngsters were given the chance to sell their wares at a young enterprise fair
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Pair may hold death crash clue
A bickering couple may hold vital clues to a hit-and-run crash which killed a teenage apprentice engineer from East Sussex. The couple were seen in Upper Park Road, St Leonards, at about the time Gary Finch, 18, was hit by a Renault 19 at 9pm on Friday
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EastEnders' Kat in gents loo shocker
Troubled EastEnders star Jessie Wallace shocked punters at a Brighton night club when she walked into the men's toilet. Jessie - who earns £100,000 a year playing gobby Albert Square barmaid Kat Slater in the BBC soap opera - lived up to her brassy on-screen
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Burglars take school tombola prizes
Burglars broke into a Shoreham primary school hours before its Christmas fair and stole tombola prizes. Parents and staff had spent hours putting finishing touches to displays and stalls at Kingston Buci First School in Middle Road, Shoreham, on Friday
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How punctuation became sexy
This Christmas it is not a thriller or a story of boy wizards topping the nation's reading lists - it is a book about punctuation. Apostrophes, semicolons and hyphens are hardly the ingredients of a gripping read. But author Lynne Truss appears to have
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Police in shock at death smash
A Sussex Police clerk died and her policeman husband was seriously injured when their motorbike crashed. Jane Bollard, 47, who worked at Newhaven police station, was the pillion passenger on the couple's Honda cruiser. It was in collision with a transit
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Mother found son dead in hammock
A mother found her son dead in a garden hammock after he inhaled a lethal amount of butane gas, an inquest heard. Bank worker Luke Conroy, 21, was prone to suicidal thoughts and had run up several small debts. The Eastbourne inquest heard that on the
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December 8: McGhee anger at Knight ban
Albion manager Mark McGhee has defended Leon Knight over a controversial booking which means his star striker will be suspended for a vital League game. Queens Park Rangers manager Ian Holloway claimed Knight needs "handles on his shorts" because he goes
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December 6: Seagulls boss in great heart
Mark McGhee is in good heart despite the pressures on football management. His old boss Sir Alex Ferguson underwent treatment for a minor heart irregularity on Thursday. It followed Steve Coppell, McGhee's predecessor as Albion manager, who revealed he
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Pop Idol 'Vicar' tipped for big money
Pop Idol star Chris "The Vicar" Hide could be a millionaire within two years despite being voted off the contest, TV insiders said today. Millions of viewers watched student Chris break down as he was booted off the wannabe show on Saturday night. But
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Driver hurt in smash
A driver had to be pulled from the wreckage of his car through the windscreen after a crash involving two other vehicles last night. His Toyota Carina ended up on its side after the accident in Woodfield Road, Northgate, near Crawley, at about 9.30pm.
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Don't fall foul of demon drink
It's that time of year again when people across Sussex are in the party spirit and out to have a good time. For many, that good time will include more than a few drinks before they fall into the back of a cab and go home. The most obvious way to avoid
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Old-school workout
With so many exciting classes about these days, such as capoeira, body balance and aerobike, those comparatively boring sessions of step and aerobics appear to have lost favour. But we shouldn't be so quick to dismiss these tried and tested methods of
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Keep your balance over Christmas
The festive season is one time of the year when most of us give ourselves permission to indulge. And why not? Life is for living and tastebuds deserve a good party now and again. But celebrations needn't start in September and end after Easter. The watchword
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Final farewell to nursery nurse
A nursery nurse who survived a crash which killed her two best friends left hospital for the first time yesterday - to say goodbye. Becky Fish, 20, joined more than 150 people in a colourful service celebrating the life of Vicki Browne. Vicki, 19, from
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Stanstead growth bid leaves Gatwick trailing
Expansion at Gatwick Airport was today believed to have been ruled out in favour of Stansted. Developing Heathrow is believed not possible without breaking European pollution laws. This would leave Stansted favourite to get the first new airport
